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Kernel Foods

New York, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation · 25 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Kernel Foods was founded in 2023 by Steve Ells.

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Steve EllsFounder
LOLauren O'Meara
Lauren O'MearaChief Financial Officer
TCTom Cortese
Tom CorteseChief Executive OfficerTom Cortese is an executive officer and director at Kernel Foods with background in product management and user interface design.
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Eric WilsonNamed on SEC filing

Board

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David HellerBoard director
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Glenn FuhrmanBoard director

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$57.4M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2023–2025

▶$30MraisedOct 2025 · 31 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Lauren O'MearaExecutive Officer
  • David HellerDirector
  • Steve EllsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Glenn FuhrmanDirector
  • Tom CorteseExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$30M
Amount sold
$30M
First sale
Oct 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$27.4MraisedAug 2023 · 49 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Steve EllsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Eric WilsonExecutive Officer
  • Glenn FuhrmanDirector
  • David HellerDirector
Offering amount
$36M
Amount sold
$27.4M
First sale
Jul 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Kernel Foods?
Kernel Foods was founded by Steve Ells in 2023.
Who are Kernel Foods's investors?
Kernel Foods's investors include Willoughby Capital.
How much funding has Kernel Foods raised?
Kernel Foods has disclosed $57.4M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Kernel Foods headquartered?
Kernel Foods is headquartered in New York, US.